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DS03 UOR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,278 mi
Last recorded68,278 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 UOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sill repairs look to be filler

Fail 29 May 2019 68,041 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Device holder glued to windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar attachment area Holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle sill area holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front wishbone mount area Excessively holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Grille missing

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill area Holed and corroded. But not within 30cm of any prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill area looks to have been repaired by filler

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill area Holed and corroded. But not within 30cm of any prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel arch heavily corroded

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 62,783 miles

N/S/R INNER SILL CORRODED & HOLED

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/R & N/S/R DROP LINK BALL JOINTS

Fail 15 May 2018 62,783 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/R INNER SILL CORRODED & HOLED

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/R & N/S/R DROP LINK BALL JOINTS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 61,892 miles

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F DROP LINK JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/R & N/S/R DROP LINK JOINTS

Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,799 miles

damp @ front calipers

slight play o/s/f drop link joint

Fail 8 Jun 2016 59,796 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

damp @ front calipers

slight play o/s/f drop link joint

Pass 23 Apr 2015 58,125 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 58,125 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brake discs inner surfaces are corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 56,741 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 56,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,214 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,353 miles

both front brakes sticking

Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,966 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel

Fail 31 Mar 2008 37,887 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel

Pass 10 May 2007 32,152 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,534 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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DS03 UOR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS03 UOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DS03 UOR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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